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Old 29-10-2014, 01:59 PM   #10651
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No need to resort to fanboyism. If you only have $60k to spend, prefer Fords and need the new car then by all means get the falcon it will be great. I just think the HSV is better if you can afford it (and many of us can't).
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Old 29-10-2014, 02:04 PM   #10652
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I'd rather an XR8, pocket the difference, and be happy that the GTS is only a poofteenth quicker. And I get to eat Clubbies for breakfast, still with a hunk of change in my pocket.

Plus I'm not going to be racing these *******, so who cares what they get for their money. I'm buying what I want, for me, to make me happy. If I happen to scare a little old lady by mashing the loud pedal and making her change her dacks, then I will be a happy camper.
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Old 29-10-2014, 02:05 PM   #10653
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Exactly. At the end of the day how many people take their road cars to the track every week to line them up against a car from the opposition?
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Old 29-10-2014, 02:28 PM   #10654
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So apparently they're going for paddle shift in the next SS. With a 6.2L. How do you feel about the bottom feeder XR8 with a normal SSS Auto and the same engine specs as the GT from late 2010 - yes that's 4 years ago!

Also do you think the 430kw VF HSV GTS is better value for money, even though it is around $30k dearer? You seem to get a lot more for your money.

What's it matter if the engine specs are 4 years old if it is still class leading?
Compare the new XR8 to the SSV it's direct price point competitor and things get a bit clearer... one has the best engine and the other has the modern interior and tech.

Of course it comes down to what the individual is looking for in a car. The FG X XR8 definitely fills a market (proven by the number of orders already placed)
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Old 29-10-2014, 02:40 PM   #10655
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I have never stopped & had a good look at a GTS.
I like Fords so to me it don't matter what the GTS has
The GTS might be better equipped but in my eyes
not to the tune of 40k
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Old 29-10-2014, 02:56 PM   #10656
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What's it matter if the engine specs are 4 years old if it is still class leading?
Compare the new XR8 to the SSV it's direct price point competitor and things get a bit clearer... one has the best engine and the other has the modern interior and tech.

Of course it comes down to what the individual is looking for in a car. The FG X XR8 definitely fills a market (proven by the number of orders already placed)
The LSA is probably just as old. When was it released in the CTS-V?
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Old 29-10-2014, 03:16 PM   #10657
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the lsa is probably just as old. When was it released in the cts-v?
2009 cts-v.
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No need to resort to fanboyism. If you only have $60k to spend, prefer Fords and need the new car then by all means get the falcon it will be great. I just think the HSV is better if you can afford it (and many of us can't).
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Old 29-10-2014, 06:11 PM   #10659
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Looks like caradvice.com.au is taking an XR8 for a long test drive. Some pics of the
fanatics day on the link too.
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Looks good http://www.caradvice.com.au/videos/f...trip-fg-x-xr8/
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Old 29-10-2014, 07:06 PM   #10661
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Why on Earth did they hand out those povo looking overalls..?

just looks pox.
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Old 29-10-2014, 07:42 PM   #10662
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U talk rubbish for a so called "valued contributor"
Off topic- how does one become a 'valued contributor'?

On topic - go bleed red somewhere else if that is your inclination...
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2009 cts-v.
So it's actually older than the Miami. Must be a piece of **** then Alan if it's that old
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Old 29-10-2014, 11:07 PM   #10664
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Had a dream it was 2003 and Geoff Polites came to my house in a brand spancker black BA GT-P manual and did figure 8's

2003 when the GT was leaked , Good times they were hey spyman

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This one should be left to the Falcon with perhaps the exception of its current direct opposition. It's the last time we get to discuss it after all.
There you go,.happy now - lets all talk about the GTS lol
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There you go,.happy now - lets all talk about the GTS lol
More on topic than a FWD midsizer but unfortunately I cant control stupid.
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Old 30-10-2014, 01:56 PM   #10667
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With all the talk about XR8 has anyone or know of anyone that has ordered a different model XR6T or G6E for example
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With all the talk about XR8 has anyone or know of anyone that has ordered a different model XR6T or G6E for example
Was going to, XR6t with all the options,
till ford announced the price of the XR8
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Old 30-10-2014, 02:46 PM   #10669
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XR8, the 5 year drought has been broken!
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Old 30-10-2014, 03:29 PM   #10670
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Well it's official 2015 silhouette XR8 manual secured 2nd quarter next year..gonna be a long 6 months!!
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...have they (FoA) axed the BFIII Wagon yet?
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Well it's official 2015 silhouette XR8 manual secured 2nd quarter next year..gonna be a long 6 months!!
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I reckon you'll be very happy with your choice!
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Well it's official 2015 silhouette XR8 manual secured 2nd quarter next year..gonna be a long 6 months!!
Was the 6 months wait your choice or did the dealer say that is the earliest delivery now? Are the order books filling up too quick?
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Was the 6 months wait your choice or did the dealer say that is the earliest delivery now? Are the order books filling up too quick?
I wanted 2015 plated one and onwards of March works for me personally.
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Old 30-10-2014, 07:18 PM   #10675
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...have they (FoA) axed the BFIII Wagon yet?
Yep... FoA may have axed the Falcon Wagon a long time ago now... but I haven't !! My Wagon is still "King of the load"... and I'll be driving mine for a lo....ng time to come yet !

An FG / FG X Wagon would have been good though !

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Thanks Goth, knew it continued well into the FG era, but wasn't sure if it still existed.
Shame us Ford drivers never got an FG/FGX V8 Sportswagon.............
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Good thinking.

Why anyone would get a 2014 plate (other than for a discounted price down the track) is beyond me. Especially since it's released in December. You have the car for 1 month and it's effectively 1 year old.
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Why anyone would get a 2014 plate (other than for a discounted price down the track) is beyond me. Especially since it's released in December. You have the car for 1 month and it's effectively 1 year old.
Yeah, but bragging rights for having one of the first privately owned FG X XR8s on Australian roads would just about be worth the depreciation hit you may suffer, wouldn't it!?!?!

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I imagine alot of people are planning to keep the cars for an extended length of time so its build date would be fairly irrelevent.
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Saw it in the wild for the first time. Looked impressive.
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